Finance Manager

Neuhaus Belgian Chocolate

Village of New Hyde Park (NY)

Hybrid

USD 153,000 - 187,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

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Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Neuhaus Belgian Chocolate in New Hyde Park, NY is seeking a Finance Manager who combines US financial operations with analytics, controls, and business partnering. You will oversee closings, prepare statements, and partner with our Belgium HQ to drive insights and performance.

The role requires strong US GAAP knowledge, at least 7 years in finance, and a hands-on approach to payroll, cash management, and ERP systems in a hybrid New Hyde Park setting.

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA qualification is a strong asset.
7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing cycles, ensuring reports are complete, accurate, and delivered on time.
Prepare monthly financial statements, management reporting, and financial analyses in close coordination with headquarters in Belgium.
Monitor KPIs and convert financial results into actionable insights for commercial and operational teams.
Improve reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes to increase consistency, efficiency, and business focus.
Oversee and process bi-weekly payroll in coordination with external payroll providers.
Manage boutique cash reconciliation, ensuring discrepancies are identified, investigated, and resolved promptly.
Track cash flow, manage bank reconciliations, and oversee overall cash positioning.
Own Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable: invoice processing, collections, and vendor management.
Ensure proper expense recording and timely, accurate vendor payments.
Review aging reports, follow up on outstanding receivables, and support credit risk management.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements, including sales tax and corporate filings.
Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, insurance providers, and other financial partners when needed.
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate finance processes to reduce manual work and improve accuracy.
Take a leading role in the migration to a new ERP system, working with headquarters, IT, and external implementation partners.

Skills

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Job description

Finance Manager role in New Hyde Park, NY combining US financial operations with analytics, controls, and business partnering.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing cycles, ensuring reports are complete, accurate, and delivered on time
Prepare monthly financial statements, management reporting, and financial analyses in close coordination with headquarters in Belgium
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and convert financial results into actionable insights for commercial and operational teams
Improve reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes to increase consistency, efficiency, and business focus
Oversee and process bi-weekly payroll in coordination with external payroll providers
Manage boutique cash reconciliation, ensuring discrepancies are identified, investigated, and resolved promptly
Track cash flow, manage bank reconciliations, and oversee overall cash positioning
Own Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable: invoice processing, collections, and vendor management
Ensure proper expense recording and timely, accurate vendor payments
Review aging reports, follow up on outstanding receivables, and support credit risk management
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements, including sales tax and corporate filings
Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, insurance providers, and other financial partners when needed
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate finance processes to reduce manual work and improve accuracy
Take a leading role in the migration to a new ERP system, working with headquarters, IT, and external implementation partners

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA qualification is a strong asset
At least 7 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, preferably in audit, retail, consumer goods, or FMCG
Strong understanding of US GAAP and relevant US tax regulations
Hands-on experience across finance operations: closing, reporting, payroll, cash management, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable
Comfort working with accounting and ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics or SAP is an asset
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights
Technology-minded with an active focus on improving, automating, and simplifying processes
Clear, confident communication with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and international colleagues
Experience in an international organization is a strong advantage